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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Saint-Nectaire

Saint-Nectaire – Saint-Nectaire Church loop from Saint-Nectaire

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Saint-Nectaire

Saint-Nectaire – Saint-Nectaire Church loop from Saint-Nectaire

Hard

4.6

(5)

94

riders

Saint-Nectaire – Saint-Nectaire Church loop from Saint-Nectaire

03:38

51.7km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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13.6 km

Beautiful view of Lake Aydat

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You'll want to stop here and take time to appreciate this view of the lake. She is simply breathtaking!

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34.1 km

Lake Aydat

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Aydat Lake is the largest natural lake in the Auvergne department with an area of 65 hectares. It is located 850 m above sea level.

There is a great place to have a coffee next to the lake.

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38.8 km

Menhir de Fohet

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The Fohet Menhir, or Pierre-Longue lying menhir, is a 4.75m high menhir that has remained lying on the ground for a long time. Lying thus, it once served as a …

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50.3 km

Saint-Nectaire

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Notre Dame du Mont Cornadore or Church of Saint-Nectaire is celebrated among other things for its treasure and its 103 capitals, in particular those of the choir forming one of …

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50.3 km

Saint-Nectaire Church

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The church of Saint-Nectaire, also known as Notre-Dame du Mont Cornadore, is famous for its remarkable reliquary treasure, but also for its 103 Romanesque capitals.

It is in fact one of the Auvergne jewels of the 12th century.

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51.0 km

La Maison du fromage

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Small cheese shop and sales at the edge of town.
More info: maison-du-fromage.com

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51.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

2.64 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

2.12 km

157 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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